work through

verb

worked through; working through; works through
: to deal with (something that is difficult or unpleasant) successfully
He saw a psychologist to help him work through his depression.

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Brayan Bello wanted to work through his immense struggles in the big leagues. Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026 The future of college football is once again up for debate, with prominent voices from major conferences and teams giving their opinions on NIL as the federal government works through potential legislation to regulate the sport. Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026 While working through this stretch, García has tried various stances to figure out what’s most comfortable. Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 4 June 2026 Researchers believe prunes work through anti-inflammatory compounds, polyphenols and their effect on gut health and calcium metabolism, though the full mechanism is still being studied. Allison Palmer updated June 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for work through

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“Work through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20through. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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